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Spalding's 
Athletic Library 

Anticipating the present ten- 
dency of the American people 
toward a healthful method of living 
and enjoyment, Spalding's Athletic 
Library was established in 1892 for 
the purpose of encouraging ath- 
letics in every form, not only by 
publishing the official rules and 
records pertaining to the various 
pastimes, but also by instructing, 
until to-day Spalding's Athletic 
Library is unique in its own par- 
ticular field and has been conceded 
the greatest educational series on 
athletic and physical training sub- 
jects that has ever been compiled. 
The publication of a distinct 
series of books devoted to athletic 
sports and pastimes and designed 
to occupy the premier place in 
America in its class was an early 
idea of Mr. A. G. Spalding, who 
was one of the first in America 
to publish a handbook devoted to 
athletic sports, Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide being the initial 
number, which was followed at intervals with other handbooks on the 
sports prominent in the '70s. 

Spalding's Athletic Library has had the advice and counsel of Mr. A. G- 
Spalding in all of its undertakings, and particularly in all books devoted 
to the national game. This applies especially to Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide and Spalding's Official Base Ball Record, both of which 
receive the personal attention of Mr. A. G. Spalding, owing to his early 
connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion Boston 
and Chicago teams of 1872-76. His interest does not stop, however, with 
matters pertaining to base ball; there is not a sport that Mr. Spalding 
does not make it his business to become familiar with, and that the 
Library will always maintain ita premier place, with Mr. Spalding's able 
counsel at hand, goes without saying. 

The entire series since the issue of the first number has been under 
the direct personal supervision of Mr. James E. Sullivan, President 
of the American Sports Publishing Company, and the total series of 
consecutive numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three 
hundred, included in which are many "annuals," that really constitute 
the history of their particular sport in America year by year, back copies 
of which are even now eagerly sought for, constituting as they do the 
really first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever 
been consecutively compiled. 

When Spalding's Athletic Library was founded, seventeen years ago, 
track and field athletics were practically unknown outside the larger 
colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities, which gave occa- 
sional meets, when an entry list of 250 competitors was a subject of coni- 
ment; golf was known only by a comparatively few persons; lawn tennis 
bad some vogue and base ball was practically the only established field 




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EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 

sport, and that In a professional way; basket ball had just been invented; 
athletics for the schoolboy— and schoolgirl— were almost unknown, and 
an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a 
hearing. To-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world ia 
the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, which has had 
an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand, and in whose 
"elementary series" in base ball last year 106 schools competed for the 
trophy emblematic of the championship. 

While Spalding's Athletic Library cannot claim that the rapid growth 
of athletics in this country is due to it solely, the fact cannot be denied 
that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement, by 
printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games 
at a nominal price, within the reach of everyone, with the sole object 
that its series might be complete and the one place where a person 
could look with absolute certainty for the particular book in which he 
might be interested. 

In selecting the editors and writers for the various books, the lead- 
ing authority in his particular line has been obtained, with the result 
that no collection of books on athletic subjects can compare with 
Spalding's Athletic Library for the prominence of the various authors 
and their ability to present their subjects in a thorough and practical 
manner. 

A short sketch of a few of those who have edited some of the lead- 
ing numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library is given herewith : 



JAMES E. SULLIVAN 

President American Sports Publishing Com- 
pany; entered the publishing house of Frank 
Leslie in 1878, and has been connected continu- 
ously with the publishing business since then 
and also as athletic editor of various New 
York papers; was a competing athlete; one of 
the organizers of the Amateur Athletic Union 
of the United States; has been actively on its 
board of governors since its organization until 
the present time, and President for two suc- 
cessive terms; has attended every champion- 
ship meeting in America since 1879 and has officiated in some capacity in 
connection with American amateur championships track and field games 
for nearly twenty-five years; assistant American director Olympic Games, 
Paris, 1900; director Pan-American Exposition athletic department, 1901 ; 
chief department physical culture Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. 
Louis, 1904; secretary American Committee Olympic Games, at Athens. 
1906; honorary director of Athletics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secre- 
tary American Committee Olympic Games, at London, 1908; member of 
the Pastime A. C, New York: honorary member Missouri A. C, St. Louis; 
honorary member Olympic A. C, San Francisco; ex-president Pastime 
A. C, New Jersey A. C, Knickerbocker A. C; president Metropolitan 
Association of the A. A. U. for fifteen years; president Outdoor Recrea- 
tion League; with Dr. Luther H. Gulick organized the Public Schoolf* 
Athletic League of New York, and is now chairman of its games commit- 
tee and member executive committee; was a pioneer in playground work 
and one of the organizers of the Outdoor Recreation League of New York : 
appointed by President Roosevelt as special commissioner to the Olympic 
Games at Athens, 1906. and decorated by King George I. of the Hellenes 
(Greece) for his services in connection with the Olympic Games; ap- 
pointed special commissioner by President Roosevelt to the Olympic 
Games at London, 1908; appointed by Mayor McClellan, 1908, as member 
qf the Board of Education of Greater New York. 




EDITORS OP SPALDING'S A THLETIC LIBRARY 

WALTER CAMP 

For quarter of a century Mr. Walter Camp 
of Yale has occupied a leading position in col- 
lege athletics. It is immaterial what organiza- 
tion is suggested for college athletics, or for 
the betterment of conditions, insofar as college 
athletics is concerned. Mr. Camp has always 
played an important part in its conferences 
and the great interest in and high plane of 
^^If ^^^P^""* to-day. are undoubtedly due more 
to Mr. Camp than to any other individual. Mr 

„<.!,.,.„ .7 ^, Qaxnp has probably written more on college 

athletics than any other writer and the leading papers and maea- 

hilf^r!.t'"^^'«^,Y^fv!^f•^^ l'^'''^^^ ^f^"^^ ^^^ ^^Pe'-t opinion on foot 
ball, track and field athletics, base ball and rowing. Mr. Camp has grown 

^^!^^\ u ® athletics and is a part of Yale's remarkable athletic system 
While he has been designated as the "Father of Foot Ball, " it is a well 
l^^^r^K ^^ *,^^* '^^"u"? ^^^ college career Mr. Camp was regarded as one 
of the best players that ever represented Yale on the base ball field so 
when we hear of Walter Camp as a foot ball expert we must also remem- 
ber his remarkable knowledge cf the game of base ball, of which he is a 
great admirer. Mr. Camp has edited Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 
since It was first published, and also the Spalding Athletic Library Wk 
T^^yZi^ ^^^^r?^* ?^"- ■7^%'"^ is certainly no man in AmericaSToK 
Crai qualified to write for Spalding's Athletic Library than ^&! 




DR. LUTHER HALSEY GULICK 

^ The leading exponent of physical training 
in America; one who has worked hard to im- 
press the value of physical training in the 
schools; when physical training was combined 
with education at the St. Louis Exposition in 
1904 Dr. Guhck played an important part in 
that congress; he received several awards for 
his good work and had many honors conferred 
upon him; he is the author of a great many 
books on the subject; it was Dr. Gulick, who, 
■ jT; — ^ , ,. ^ acting on the suggestion of James E Sullivan' 
organized the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater nIw York and 
PW.-*^ ?^'* Secretary; Dr. Gulick was also for several years Directo, of 
Physical Training m the public schools of Greater New York. resiSiing 
AmpH^«'°"n°r 'rT-**'^ Presidency of the Playground Associatfon of 
America. Dr. Guhck is an authority on all subjects pertaining to ohva 
ical training and the study of the child. perwmmg to pnys. 





JOHN B. FOSTER 

Successor to the late Henry Chadwick 
( Father of Base Ball") as editor of Spald- 
ing s Official Base Ball Guide; sporting editor 
of the New York Evening Telegram; has 
been in the newspaper business for many 
years and is recognized throughout America 
as a leading writer on the national game- a 
staunch supporter of organized base ball, 
his pen has always been used for the better- 
ment of the srame. 



EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 




TIM MURNANE 

Base Ball editor of the Boston Globe and 
President of the New England Leagrue of 
Base Ball Clubs; one of the best known base 
ball men of the country; known from coast 
to coast; is a keen follower of the g-arae and 
prominent in all its councils; nearly half a 
century ago waa one of America's foremost 
players: knows the game thoroughly and 
writes from the point of view both of player 
and an official. 




HARRY PHILIP BURCHELL 

Sporting editor of the New York Times; 
graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; 
editor of Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis 
Annual; is an authority on the game; follows 
the movements of the players minutely and 
understands not only tennis but all other sub- 
jects that can be classed as athletics; no one 
is better qualified to edit this book than Mr. 
Burchell. 



GEORGE T. HEPBRON 

Former Young Men's Christian Association 
director; for many years an official of the 
Athletic League of Young Men's Christian 
Associations of North America ; was con- 
nected with Dr. Luther H. Gulick in Young 
Men's Christian Association work for over 
twelve years; became identified with basket 
ball when it was in its infancy and has fol- 
lowed it since, being recognized as the lead- 
ing exponent of the official rules: succeeded 
Dr. Gulick as editor of the Official Basket Ball 

Guide and also editor of the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to 

Play Basket Ball. 





JAMES S. MITGHEL 

Former champion weight thrower ; holder 
of numerous records, and is the winner of 
more championships than any other individual 
in the history of sport ; Mr. Mitchel is a close 
student of athletics and well qualified to write 
upon any topic connected with athletic sport; 
has been for years on the staff of the* New 
York Sun. 



EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



MICHAEL C. MURPHY 

The world's most famous athletic trainer; 
the champion athletes that he has developed 
for track and field sports, foot ball and base ball 
fields, would run into thousands; he became 
famous when at Yale University and has 
been particularly successful in developing 
what might be termed championship teams; 
his rare good judgment has placed him in an 
enviable position in the athletic world; now 
with the University of Pennsylvania ; dur- 
ing his career has trained only at two col- 
leges and one athletic club, Yale and the 
University o£ Pennsylvania and Detroit Athletic Club; his most recent 
triumph was that of training the famous American team of athletes 
that swept the field at the Olympic Games of 1908 at London. 





DR. C. WARD CRAMPTON 

Succeeded Dr. Gulick as director of physical 
training in the schools of Greater New York: 
as secretary of the Public Schools Athletic 
League is at the head of the most remarkable 
organization of its kind in the world; is a 
practical athlete and gymnast hLnself, and 
has been for years connected with the physi- 
cal training system in the schools of Greater 
New York, having had charge of the High 
School of Commerce. 




DR. GEORGE J. FISHER 

Has been connected with Y. M, C. A. work 
for many years as physical director at Cincin- 
nati and Brooklyn, where he made such a high 
reputation as organizer that he was chosen to 
succeed Dr. Luther H. Gulick as Secretary of 
the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s of North 
America, when the latter resigned to take 
charge of the physical training in the Public 
Schools of Greater New York. 



DR. GEORGE ORTON 

On athletics, college athletics, particularly 
track and field, foot ball, soccer foot ball, and 
training of the youth, it would be hard to find 
one better qualified tnan Dr. Orton; has had 
the necessary athletic experience and the 
ability to impart that experience intelligently 
to the youth of the land; for years was the 
American, Britisb and Canadian champion 
runner. 



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FREDERICK R. TOOMBS 

A well known authority on skatingr, rowinfir. 
boxing, racquets, and other athletic sports; 
was sporting editor of American Press Asso- 
ciation, New York; dramatic editor; is a law- 
yer and has served several terms as a member 
of Assembly of the Legislature of the State of 
New York; has written several novels and 
historical works. 



R. L. WELCH 

A resident of Chicago; the popularity of 
indoor base ball is chiefly due to his efforts; 
a player himself of no mean ability; a first- 
class organizer; he has followed the game of 
indoor base ball from its inception. 



DR. HENRY S. ANDERSON 

Has been connected with Yale University 
for years and is a recognized authority on 
gymnastics; is admitted to be one of the lead- 
ing authorities in America on gymnastic sub- 
jects; is the author of many books on physical 
training. 



CHARLES M. DANIELS 

Just the man to write an authoritative 
book on swimming; the fastest swimmer the 
world has ever known; member New York 
Athletic Club swimming team and an Olym- 
pic champion at Athens in 1906 and London, 
1908. In his book on Swimming, Champion 
Daniels describes just the methods one must 
use to become an expert swimmer. 

GUSTAVE BOJUS 

Mr. Bojus is most thoroughly qualified to 
write intelligently on all subjects pertaining 
to gymnastics and athletics; in his day one 
of America's most famous amateur athletes; 
has competed successfully in gymnastics and 
many other sports for the New York Turn 
Verein; for twenty years he has been prom- 
inent in teaching gymnastics and athletics; 
was responsible for the famous gsminastic 
championship teams of Columbia University; 
now with the Jersey City high scho^ 



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CHARLES JACOBUS 

Admitted to be the "Father of Roque;" 
one of America's most expert players, win- 
ning the Olympic Championship at St. Louis 
in 1904; an ardent supporter of the game 
and follows it minutely, and much of the 
success of roque is due to his untiring efforts; 
certainly there is no one better qualified to 
write on this subject than Mr. Jacobus. 



DR. E. B. WAR MAN 

Well known as a physical training expert; 
was probably one of the first to enter the f eld 
and is the author of many books on the sub- 
ject; lectures extensively each year all over 
the country. 



W. J. CROMIE 

Now with the University of Pennsylvania; 
was formerly a Y. M. C. A. physical director; 
a keen student of all grymnastic matters: the 
author of many books on subjects pertaining 
to physical training. 



G. M. MARTIN 

By profession a physical director of the 
Young Men's Christian Association; a close 
student of all things gymnastic, and games 
for the classes in the gymnasium or clubs. 



PROF. SENAG 

A leader in the fencing world ; has main- 
tained a fencing school in New York for 
years and developed a great many cham- 
pions ; understands the science of fencing 
thoroughly and the benefits to be derived 
therefrom. 



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Spalding's Official Base Ball 

Guide. 
How to Play Base Ball. 
How to Bat. 
How to Run Bases. 
How to Pitch. 
How to Catch. 
How to Play First Base. 
How to Play Second Base. 
How to Play Third Base. 
How to Play Shortstop. 
How to Play the Outfield. 
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No. lA Official Base Ball Record. 
No. 319. Minor League Base BallGuide 
No. 320. Official Book National League 

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No. 321 Official Handbook National 
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Group II. Foot Ball 

No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball 

Guide. 
No. 324 How to Play Foot Ball. 
No. 2a Spalding's Official Soccer Foot 

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Base Bali Guide 

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Foot Ball Guide 

Soccer Foot Ball Guide 

Cricket Guide 

Lawn Tennis Annual 

Golf Guide 

Ice Hockey Guide 

Basket Ball Guide 

Bowling Guide 

Indoor Base Ball Guide 

Roller Polo Guide 

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No. 332 Spalding's Official Canadian 

Foot Ball Guide. 

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No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide. 
No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. 

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No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- 
nis Annual. 

No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. 

No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn 
Tennis. 

Group V. Golf 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 
No. 276 How to Play Golf . 

Group VI. Hockey 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey 

Guide. 
No. 304 How to Play Ice Hockey. 
No. 154 Field Hockey. 

(Lawn Hockey. 
No. 188 < Parlor Hockey. 

(Garden Hockey. 
No. 180 Ring Hockey. 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY 
No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario 
Hockey Association. 

Group VII. Basket Ball 

No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket 

Ball Guide. 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 
No. 318 Basket Ball Guide for Women. 

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No. 323 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 

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(iPODp VIII. 

No. 8 Spalding's Official 
Guide. 

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base 
Bali Guide. 

Group X. Polo 

No. 10 Spalding' s Official Roller Polo 

Guide. 
No. 129 Water Polo. 
No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games 

No. 201 Lacrosse. 

No. 322 Official Handbook U. S. Inter- 
collegiate Lacrosse League. 
No. 248 Archery. 
No. 138 Croquet. . 
No. 271 Roque. 

f Racquets. 
No. 194 < Squash- Racquets. 

( Court Tennis. 
No. 13 Hand Ball. 
No. 167 Quoits. 
No. 170 Push Ball. 
No. 14 Curling. 
No. 207 Lawn Bowls. 
No. 188 Lawn Games. 
No. 189 Children's Games. 

Group XII. Alhletics 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic 

Almanac. 

No. 27 College Athletics. 

No. 182 All Around Athletics. 

No. 156 Athletes' Guide. 

No. 87 Athletic Primer. 

No. 273 Olympic Games at Athens. 1906 

No. 252 How to Sprint. 

No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. 

No. 174 Distance and Cross Country 

Running. [Thrower. 

No. 259 How to Become a Weight 

No. 55 Official Sporting Rules, [boys. 

No. 246 Athletic Training for School- 

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No. 316 Intercollegiate Official Hand- 
No. 302 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 
No. 313 Public S c ho ol s Athletic 
League Official Handbook. 
No. 314 Public Sch'-ols Athletic 
League Official Handbook 
— Girls' Branch. 
No. 308 Official Handbook New Yorlc 
Interscho^astic Athletic 
Association 
No. 317 Marathon Running. 
No. 331 Schoolyard Athletics. 



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No. 177 How to Swim. 

No. 296 Speed Swimming. 

No. 128 How to Row. 

No. 209 How to Become a Skater. 

No. 178 How to Train for Bicycling. 

No. 23 Canoeing. 

No. 282 Roller Skating Guide. 

Manly sports 

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Boxing. 

Fencing. ( By Senac.) 
Wrestling. 
How to Wrestle. 
Ground Tumbling. 
Jiu Jitsu. 

How to Swing Indian Clubs. 
Dumb Bell Exercises. 
Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. 
Medicine Ball Exercises. 
Pulley Weight Exercises. 
How to Punch the Bag. 
Tumbling for Amateurs. 
Professional Wrestling. 

Group XV. Gymnasiics 

No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- 
cises. 
No. 214 Graded Cal i sthenics and 
Dumb Bell Drills. 
Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 
Indoor and Outdoor Gym- 
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How to Become a Gymnast. 
Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
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No. 327 Pyramid Building Without 
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Exercises on the Parallel Bars. 
Pyramid Building with 
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No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for 
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Physical Education and Hy- 
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Physical Training Simplified. 
Hints on Health. 
285 Health Answers. 
Muscle Building. [ning. 

School Tactics and Maze Run- 
Tensing Exercises, [nasties. 
Health by Muscular Gym- 
Indigestion Ti-eated by Gvm" 
GetWell: Keep Well. [nasties. 
Twenty-Minute Exercises. 
Physical Training for the 
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No. 18 Fencing. 

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By Prince Ranjitsinhji. The game 
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nicnl Tern.s of Rnse Ball 

I useful guide Price 10 cents 




Edited by Walter Camp. 
ConUins the new rules 
with diagram of field; All- 
America teams as selected 
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reviews of the game from 
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10 ( 



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Price 10 cents. ^ 

No. 2A-Spaldlne-s Official 

Bairi';.v.r;! ^""" f-"-' 

A complete and up-to- 
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containing instructions for 
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No. 2,SC-How to Ploy Soc- 

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FOOT HAI.I. Al Xil.lAIIIRS. 
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Lawn 
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paldlns's Official 
Tennis Annual. 

Contents include reports 
of all important tourna- 
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from 1885 to date; laws of 
lawn tennis; instructions 
for handicapping; deci- 
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management of tourna- 
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157— How to Play Lawn 



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articles on the game i 
various sections of the 
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items of interest Price 
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No. 27<;— How to Ploy Golf. 

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ada. Pric 




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Nn. 154— FIfUl Hocker- 

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No. IXK— Lawn Hockey. 
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No. ISO— Rins Hockey. 

A. new game for the gymnasium. 
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HOtKlSV AUXILIARY. 
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Group VII. i^^*' 

No. 7— Spnldine's Olflclal 
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Edited by George T. 
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records of prominent 
teams, reports on the game 
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No. Ifl.-t— How to Play Rasket 
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By G. T. Hepbron. editor of the 
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No. ."118— OIHclnl Rasket Rail 
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Bkiited by Miss Senda Berenson. of 
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RASKET HALL Al'XILIARY. 
No. .123-ColleKUte Rasket 
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The oRVclml publication of the Colle- 
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America selections, reviews, and pic- 
tures. Edited by 9. A. Fisher, of 
Columbia. Price 10 cents. 



Group vra. Bowling 

No. S— Spaldln^-s Official 
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The contents include: 
diagrams of effective de- 
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ners how to score; official 
rvlcs; spares, how they 
are made; rules for cocked 
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etc Price 10 cent« 



Group IX. 



Indoor 
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indoor games as a winter 
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the game by leading au- 
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Group X. 



Polo Guide. 

Edited by J. C. Morse 
A full description of tht 
Jame; official rules, re- 
Cords: pictures of promi- 
nent players Price K cent! 




Polo 




No, I2»-Water 

The contents of t 
every detail, the indii 





Polo. 

is book treat of 
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to throw the bail, with illustrations and 
many valuable hints. Price lOcents. 

No. 100— EInnestrian Polo. 

Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the 
New York Sun. Illustrated with por- 
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„ -,_ Miscellane- 
GroupXI.ous Games 

No. 201— Lacrosse. 

Every position is thoroughly ex- 
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manner, rendering it the best manual 
of the game ever published. Illus- 
trated with numerous snapshots of im- 
portant plays. Price 10 cents. 

No. 305— Olticiul Handbook 
V. S. Inter-Colletiiute La- 
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Cootains the constitution, by-laws, 
playing rules, list of officers and records 
of the association. Price 10 cents. 

No. zri— Sitnldlntf's Official 
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..The official publication of the Na- 
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Canuins a description of the courts 
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trations, rules and valuable informa- 
tion. Price 10 cents. 

No. 13S— Spalillnira Official 
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Contains directions for playing, dia- 
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of grounds, i/istructions for the begin- 
ner, terms used in the game, and the 
official playing rules. Price 10 cents. 

No. 24S— Archery. 

A new and ui>to-datc book on this 
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varieties of archery; instructions for 
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how to score: ^nd a greatdeal of inter- 
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10 centa. 



How to play each game is thoroughly 
explained, and all the difficult strokes 
shown by special photographs taken 
especially for this book. Contains the 
official rules for each game. Price 10 
cents. 

No. inr— Quoits. 

Contains a description of the plays 
used by experts and the official rules. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 170— Push Rflll. 

This book contains the official rules 
and a sketch of the game; illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. l.t-How to Piny Hand 
Rail. 

By the world's champion, Michael 
Egan. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
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^o. 14— Curling. 

A short hisUiry of this famous Scot- 
tish pastime, with instructions for 
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terms and diagrams of diff'erent shots. 
Price 10 cents. 

No, 207— Rowling: on the 
Green: or, Lawn Rowls. 

How to construct a green; how to 
play the game, and the official rules 
of the Scottish Bowling Association. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
No. 180— Children's Gnmes. 

These games are intended for use at 
recesses, and all but the team games 
have been adapted to large classes. 
Suitable for children from three to 
eight years, and include a great variety. 
Price lU cents- 
No, l.s.s— Lawn Gnmes. 

Lawn Hockey, Garden Hockey. Hand 
Tennis. Tether Tennis; also Volley 
Ball. Parlor Hockey. Badminton, Bas- 
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Group Xn. Athletics 

«l>aldinB's Official 



■letir 



Air 




Compiled by J. E. Sulli- 
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now issued that contains 
a complete list of amateur 
best-qn-records: intercol- 
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Australasian; numerous photos of in- 
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teams. Price 10 cents. 
No. 27— College Athletics. 

M. C. Murphy, the well-known athr 
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the author of this book, has written It 
especially for the schoolboy and coUeg* 
man, but it is invaluable for the athleta 
who wishes to excel in any branch of 
athletic sport; profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. lS2-^All-Around Ath- 
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Gives in full the method of scoring 
the Ail-Around Championship; how to 
train for the All■^Around Chan^pion- 
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Uaiae. 



Full instructions for the beginner, 
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throw weights, general hints on train- 
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important A. A. U. rules and their ex- 
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many scenes of champions in action. 
Price 10 cenU. 



A complete account of the Olymnic 
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International Athletic Contest ever 
held. Compiled by J, E, Sullivan. 
Special United States Commissioner to 
the Olympic Games. Price 10 cents. 

No. 87— Athletic Primer. 

Edited by J. E, Sullivan. President 
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how to organize an athletic club, how 
to conduct an athletic meeting, and 
gives rules for the government of ath- 
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directions for laying out athletic 
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on training. Price 10 cents. 

No. 332— llovr to Sprint. 

Every athlete who aspires to be a 
sprinter can study this book to advan- 
tage. Price 10 cents. 



By J, W, Morton, the noted British 
champion. Many of Mr, Morton's 
methods of training are novel to 
American athlefes. but his succe.':s is 
the best tribute to their worth. Illus- 
trated, Price 10 cents. 



By George Orton. the famous Uni- 
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Price 10 cents. 

No. 25i>— ^VclRlit Tliro<Tliis. 

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weight throwing department of ath- 
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the expert as well. Price 10 cents. 

No. 24G— Athletic Trnliiiiis 
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By Geo, W, Orton, Each event in the 
intercollegiaU programme is treated 
of separately. Price 10 cents. 



No. 55— Otflclal Sporting 
Ralea. 

Contains ruUs not found in other 
publications for the government of 
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shuffleboard. snowshoeing. profes- 
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British water polo rules. Rugby foot 
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and every club officer in America. 
Also includes a very interesting article 
on -The Growth of American Ath- 
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member of the Board of Governors. 
Price 10 cents. 

Ko. :{l(i— OIHolnl liilercolle- 
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\o. 3n8— Oiflcinl Haiiilbonk 

New York iiiterscliol- 

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information. Price 10 cents. 
\o. .1«I2— omclnl Y.M.C.A. 
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.\o. 3i:t— Oltlclul Honilbook 
of tiie Public School! 
Athletic League. 

Edited by Dr. Ward C. Crampton. 
director of physical education in the 
Public Schools of Greater New York. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
No. 314— Otticlnl Hnnilbook 
Girls' Branch .iPnblic 
Schools Athletic LeaKue. 

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members, reports and illustrations. 
Price 10 cents., 
N<>.:t:{|.Schuul.vur<l AthleticN. 

By J. E. Sullivan. President Amateur 
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plan for conducting school athletic con- 
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No. 317— Marathon Hnnnlnf;. 

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Price 10 cents. 

Group xm. Athletic 
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No. 2!)U— Speed STvlminlns. 

By Champion C. M. Daniels of the 
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water after reading Champion Daniels' 
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No. 2,1— CnnoelOK. 

Paddling, sailing, cruising and rac- 
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illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 2119— HOTT to 
Skater. 



iecoine o 



illus 



from photographs especially posed, 
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a valuable featuie is the series of 
"land drill " exercises for the beginner. 

\o. 12S— How to Row. 

By E. J Giannini. of the New York 
Athletic Club, one of America's most 
famous amateur oarsmen and ch»m- 
£ions^ Pnce 10 cents. . 



Contains advice for beginners; how 
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to do all the different tricks of the best 
figure skaters. Pictures of prominent 
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Directions for becoming a fancy anrl 
trick roller skater, and rules for rolirr 
skating. Pictures of prominent trie's 
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.\o. 17S— How to Train for 
DioclinB. 

Gives methods of the best riders 
when training for long or short distance 
races; hints on training. Revised and 
up-to-date in every particular. Price 
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Group XIV. gjTo'rg 

Ko. I40— Wrestling. 

Catch-as.rfatch-can style. Seventy 
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I hat any body can with little effort learn 
every one. Price 10 cent3. 

No. IS— FeflClng. 

By Dr. Edward Breck. of Boston. 
editor of The Swordsman, a promi- 
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stood the test of time, and is universally 
acknowledged to be a standard work. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 102- noxlng Gnlde. 

ConUinsoverTOpagesofillustrationi 
showing all the latest blows, posed 
especially for this book under the super- 
vision of a well-known instructor of 
boxing, who makes a specialty of teach- 
ing and knows how to impart hi* 
knowledge. Price 10 cents. 

No. lO.V- The Art of FenelttK 

By Regis and Louis Senac, of New 
York, famous instructors and leadinjr 
authorities on the subject Gives in 
deuil how every move should be made. 



No. 236— How to Wrestle. 

The most complete and up-to-date 
book on wrestling ever published. 
Edited by F. R. Toombs, and devoted 
principally to special posesand illustra- 
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"Russian Lion." Price 10 cents. 

No. 1U2— Ground Tombllng. 

Any boy by reading this book and 
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>!>— Tumbling for Amu- | No. 2r,. 



Trainlna 



Specially compiled for amateurs by 
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cf the pastime explained by text and 
rictures, over 100 different positions 
being shown. Price 10 cents. 
rio. 191— HoiT to Punch the 
Bns. 

The best treatise on bag punching 
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Clubs and 



No. 143— Indian 
nninb-Della. 

By America'samateurchampiohclub 
swinger. J. H. Dougherty. It is clearly 
i'lustrated, by which any novice can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents,. 
No. 2(>O^Dnmb-Bells.' 

The be.st work on dumb-bells that 
his ever been offered. By Prof. G. 
Bojus. of New York. Contains 200 
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culture, and is invaluable for home 
exercise. Price 10 cents. 
Xo. 262— Medicine Ball Ex- 



, A series of. plain and practical exer- 
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Price 10 cents. 
No. 29-Pulley Weight Exer- 

By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instrvctor 
in heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium. 
In conjunction with a chest machine- 
anyone with this book can become 
perfectly developed. Price 10 cents. 
No. 233— Jia Jitsn. 

Each move thorough!;- explained and 
full-page 



Edited by Dr R. Tait McKenzie. 
Director Physical Training. University 
of Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

yo. 158-lndoor and Outdoor 
Gyiiinnatic Gamea. 

A book that will prove valuable to in- 
door and outdoor gymnasiums, schools, 
outings and gatherings where there 
are a number to be amused. Price 10 



Gyi 



124— How to .Becom.e 



^ Robert Stoll, of the New York 
A- C., the American champion on the 
flying rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy 
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little practice. Price 10 cents. 



icr D>i 



lb Bell 



illustrated 

pictures of Messrs. A. M 
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posed especially for this book. Price 
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No, 16C— How to Swing In- 



din 



Clubs 



By Prof. E. B. Warman. By follow. 
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No. 32U— ProfeasionnI 

Wrestling:. 

A book devoted to the catch-as-catch- 
can style ; illustrated with half-tone 
pictures showing the different holds 
used by Frank Gotch, champion catch-, 
as-catch-can wrestler of the world.! 
Posed by Dr. Roller and Charles Postl. 
By Ed. W. Smith, Sporting Editor of 
the Chicago American. Price 10 cents. 

Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 104— The Gradini; of 
Gyiiinnatic Exercixea, 

By G. M. Martin. A bo<.k that should 
be in the hands of every physical direc- 
tor of the Y. M. C. A.. !<chool, club, col- 
ege. etc. Price 10 cents. 
No, 214— Graded Cnllathen- 
ics and Diimb-Bell Drillx, 

For years it has been the custom in 
most gymnasiums of memorizing a set 
drill, which was never varied. Con.se- 
quently the beginner was given the 
same kind and amount as the older 



IB Drilla 

All concede that games and recreative 
exercises during the adolescent period 
are preferable to set drills and monoton- 
ous movements. These drills, while de- 
signed primarily for boys, can be used 
successfully with girls and men and 
women. Profusely illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 327— Pyramid Buildine 
Without Apparatus. 

By W. J. Cromie, Instructor of 
Gymnastics, University of Pennsyl- 
vania. With illustrations showing 
many different combinations. Ihis 
book should be in the hands of all gym- 
nasium 



By W. J. Cromie. Every gymnast 
should procure a copy of this book. 
Illustrated with cuts showing many 
novel exercises. Price 10 cents. 



By W. J. Cromie. Illustrated 
half-tone photographs showing n 
interesting cpmbinations. Pric' 



No. 142— l'hy.< 
Simiilifled. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. A complete, 
thorough and practical book where th<> 
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body. Price 10 cents. 

No. 185— Health Hinta. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman Health in- 
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No. 2t3-28S Health AONivor. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. Contents:- 
ventilating a bedroom, ventilating a 
house; how to obtain pure air; bathings 
salt water baths at home, a substitute 
for ice water; to cure insomnia, etc., 
etc. Price 10 cents. 

No, 23.S— Muscle Buildine. 

' By Dr. L. H. Gulick, Director of Phy- 
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Schools. A complete treatise on the 
correct method of acquiring strength. 
IllustraUd Price 10 cents. 



. A series of drills for the use of schools. 
Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick. 
Director of Physical Training in the 
New York Public Schools. Price 10 
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No. 2G1— Tenaing Exerclaea. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. The "Ten- 
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cular exercises is the most thorough, 
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tory. and the most fascinating of sys- 
tems. Price 10 cents. 



lealth; hy Muacn- 



_ ____ Physical 

Group XVI. Culture 



lo. 2.'S5— He 

lar GymnastiCH.. 

With hints on right living. By W.J. 
:romie. If one will practice the exer- 
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ontaincd. he will be amply repaid for 
doing. Price 10 cents. 



By W. J. Cromie. If the hints there- 
in contained are observed and the 
exercises faithfully performed great 
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Well: 



Keep 



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I No. 2&0— Get 

I Well, 

I By Prof. E. B. Warman, author of a 

I number of books in the Spalding Ath- 

By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick. Direc- 'et'c Library on physical training, 

tor of Physical Training in the New I P"" 10 cents, 

York Public Schools. A concise and ! 

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Pnce 10 cent.s. ercises. 

No. 2o.v_phy»lcnl Education , ^V Prof.E. B. Warman, with chap- 

iiiid H)Kiene, ters on How ta Avoid Growing Old, " 

_,, . . ,. ,,,.. ... „. . , and "Fasting; Its Objects and Bene- 

Tliis IS the hfth of the Physical' fits" Price 10 cents 

Trainingseries. by Prof. E.B. Warman! rnce lu cenvs. 

isee Nos. 142. 149. 16«. 185. 213, 201, 290.) ! 

Price 10 cents. 

No.14!l— The Cnrenrthe Bod .v. 

A book that all who value health 
should read and follow its instructions. 
By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well known 
lecturer and authority on physical 
iure. Price 10 cents. 



wn A book »hat ..^ . 
ul- the s.«hool room. 
Ijiiwnta. • 



Vj-Sofi^ 

Illustrated. 




WILLIAM J. CROMIE 
Instructor in Gymnastics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 



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PYRAMID 
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By WILLIAM J. CROMIE 

Instructor in Gymnastics, University of 
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 



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21 Warren Street 

New York 

Copyright. 1909, by Am erican Sports Publishing Company. 

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FOREWORD 



Five years ago, when the editor of this booklet was physical 
director of the Germantown Young Men's Christian Association, 
he organized a pyramid-building club among the members of the 
physical department. 

Upon looking for suggestions concerning this line of work it 
was discovered that there were no American books devoted to 
pyramid i)uilding. Most of those that were to be had were pub- 
lished in either Germany or England, and were wood cut illus- 
trations, many of which were impracticable. The editor then con- 
ceived the idea to photograph groups after practice, and thus 
have the illustrations serve as an incentive to greater endeavor 
among the members of this club, and furthermore to compile 
booklets which might be of use to other organizations and clubs. 

The groups compiled in these booklets are merely suggestions, 
the editor claiming no originality, as one pyramid suggests 
dozens of others; in fact, there is no limit to the possibility of 
this form of exercise. 

The editor desires to thank the men and boys of the German- 
town Young Men's Christian Association who assisted in the 
work of building these groups, and to F. H. Benrath, who was 
the enthusiastic captain of the club for over two years. Credit 
is also due A. J. Himmelsbach, who is now physical director of 
the Germantown Young Men's Christian Association, and to 
H. L. Keire, W. H. Jacoby and J. H. Frick, who assisted in 
photographing the various groups. 

The illustrations of the pyranii'ds ."with steel wands in Part II 
(No. 329 of Spalding's Athh*ic Library, price 10 cents) 
were posed for by members of the pyramid club of the University 
of Pennsylvania, of which M. B. Homer is captain. The editor 
appreciates their co-operation. 

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INTRODUCTION TO 
PYRAMIDS WITH AND WITHOUT APPARATUS 



The building of human pyramids has had a long and honorable 
history among the peoples of Asia and the Levant. In Venice, 
the rival factions, the Castellans and Nicolites, were wont to 
settle their differences by these team contests of strength 
and skill. 

These "Labors of Hercules," as they were called, were com- 
posed of as many as thirty men, built up in diminishing tiers. 
In these pyramids they formed wide-spreading arches, colonnades, 
and, in fact, all the wonders of architecture with their own 
bodies. 

Tumbling is one of the most popular exercises in the gymnas- 
ium, but the learning of a progressive series of tumbling move- 
ments takes much training and more practice. In consequence, 
few members of a class attain any great perfection. 

The building of pyramids is, however, within the reach of 
almost any average boy, and the variety is limited only by the 
skill of the members of the team. 

Pyramid building cultivates daring and balance in the top men 
who have to climb, dismount and maintain their unstable foot- 
ing, and it develops strength and muscular control in the sup- 
porting man, giving him that muscular sense by which a man 
learns to judge weight and the direction of forces. Nothing is 
better for the promotion of unselfish team work. 
^ The well-built pyramid should always have architectural quali- 
ties, a succession of arches, horizontal, vertical or oblique lines, 
giving it unity of composition and solidity of construction. Much 
can be added to their effectiveness by the way mounts and dis- 
mounts are made and the posture of the team when at rest as 
well as in action. 

A team should be chosen with an eye to balance and the match- 
ing of figure to figure, and the graceful candidate should always 
have precedence over the awkward. 

The possible combinations are greatly extended by the use 
of wands, chairs, tables, ladders, parallel bars, or the hori- 
zontal bar. 

In bringing together the following typical pyramids with and 
without apparatus, Mr. Cromie has done a real service to this 
fascinating and beautiful specialty of gymnastics. 

R. Tait McKenzie. 

University of Pennsylvania, 

Philadelphia, Pa. 



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Figure No. i. Shows how the mount to shoulders is accom- 
plished. 

In section i the bottom man gives the one who is mounting a 
reverse grasp of the left hand ; the mounter places his right 
foot well up upon the bottom man's thigh. In section 2 the top 
man places his left foot upon the bottom man's left shoulder 
and in section 3 the other foot is brought up and the two high 
is complete. The bottom man takes a firm hold of the top man's 
ankles, while the top man presses his ankles hard against the 
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Figure No. 2. The bottom man in section i places his head 
between the legs of upper man and raises him as in section 2. 
The two high sitting on shoulders, is accomplished as illustrated 
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Figure No. 3. The kneeling pyramid can be built 2, 3, 4, 5 or 
even 6 high, although 5 is about the best height, as the backs of 
the fifth tier are too slanting. An effective pyramid for an 
exhibition is 5 high for a center piece, two 4 high at each side 
of the center, 3 high at each side of the 4's, then 3 high, 2 high, 
and finally one at each end. This makes 55 men in all. 

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Figure No. 4. This is the finish of the No. 3 pyramid. When 
the command to fall is given all men in the group should 
extend arms and legs together and all will "land" without get- 
ting hurt. 

A novel way in an exhibition when the performers are on a 
stage is to buckle the strap of a suspended lunger around the 
body of the top man, and when the men "squash" as in the illus- 
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iuoLKi-. i\u. 5. Many of the ^inailcr p\'i"aiin(ls can be per- 
formed in gymnasium classes. Last year a series of these were 
conducted at the University Gymnasium very successfully. Pre- 
liminary to building practice head and hand stands ; one row of 
men assist the other. Practice sitting and standing on 
shoulders, etc. 

In this_ illustration the men stand three deep. At count i a 
back leaning rest is performed, count 2 stand on shoulders, 3 hand 
stand, and 4, push hand stand away and dismount. Number i 
and 3 change places and repeat ; then 2 and 3 change places. 
Each man shall then have performed all three positions in the 
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Figure Nu. 6. A neat balance feat ; the boys like it. 

The persons standing on hands should have heads up and 
■backs well arched. Top man steps on necks lightly one foot 
after the other. The body is not so likely to turn if the feet 
are crossed, but not so graceful as when side by side. 



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Figure No. 7. The two bottom men perform a stoop stand 
position and hold legs of the men in sitting posture. The hand 
stand looks better if performed in front. 



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Figure No. 8. The men standing should put the bulk of the 
weight upon the thighs of the center man and very little on the 
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Figure No. 9. Thi> is a walking pyramid and looks nice if 
the men are all in step. Eight or ten such pyramids in line look 
well in an exhibition. Ten such pyramids will require 60 men, 
so large numbers can be used, and they are easy to execute. 



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Figure No. to. This is an excellent pyramid for boys, as it 
looks good, is easy of execution, and is not dangerous. The 
boys facing each other can help those on the hands either by 
starting from knees or by holding feet. It is not so hard to 
hold as a hand balance as it is between this and a front leaning 
rest. Eight or ten boys can form the circle; finish by the top 
boy jumping down in center; those on hands front roll, those 
standing back roll and center neck spring. 



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Figure No. it. A number of these in a row or formed in a 
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Figure No. 12. All pyramid building, if possible, should be 
done to counting, clapping hands, whistles, etc. For instance : 
All men facing front, and at count i, men kneel, 2 center man 
raise other to shoulder, 3 step on hips of those kneeling, 4 
two men step on shoulders and center grasp ankles, 5 head 
stands, hold about a minute, 6 push away head stands, 7 side 
men step down, 8 center man down, 9 center bend front and 
release man from shoulders, 10 kneeling men to standing 
position, and 11 all face front at attention. These should be 
performed snappy and with energy. 



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Figure No. 13. A walking pyramid. Front men lock arms, rear 
men on outside place hands on shoulder of man in front. The 
rear men should be strong, as they have to bear most of the 
weight. 

This pyramid may be changed to eight men standing, three 
kneeling on shoulders, then two and one on top. It is almost 
too difficult to walk in this position. 



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Figure No. 14. A number of these look good and are not 
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Figure No. 15. The most timid can build this pyramid. It 
should be the aim in all groups to have graceful lines. It looks 
more effective in this group to have the men whose legs are 
being held, incline the body more toward the hand stands, and 
grasp arms of the one sitting on shoulders rather than hands. 



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Figure No. 17. This group makes a good center piece for 
complicated pyramids. 

It can also be built four high, three high on each side as in 
figure, two high at sides of three, then a man at each end, hands 
clasped behind head (head firm) and all squatting. The end 
men may face out and hold two men doing the hand balance. 



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Figure No. i8. This figure is somewhat like No. 17 and shows 
how one pyramid suggests another ; in fact, there is no end to 
the possibility of pyramid building. 



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Figure No. 21. All kinds of combinations can be made with 
the smaller pyramids. For instance : Figure 21 for center piece 
and No. 22 at each side. If a director wishes to use great 
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Figure No. 26. Four men on bottom, four sitting on shoulders, 
two standing on shoulders facing each other and hands placed 
on each other's shoulders, top man sitting on arms. 

Build it as in illustration or with one sitting astride or stand- 
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Figure 27. A hand balance as in figure, or stand on inside 
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Figure No. 29. Three on bottom and three sitting makes the 
best showing in this pyramid. The men sitting put heads 
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P'iGURE No. 30. This group can be used as a center, and for 
the sides use either Nos. 3, 17, 22, or any of these three will 
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Figure No. 31. In the successful building of pyramids a club 
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Figure No. 35. Figure No. 27 as a center, No. 35 at each side, 
makes an unusual looking formation. Men should bend a little 
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Figure No. 36. A good test of balance. 



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Figure No. 38. A ''bracer." 



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Figure No. 39. Atlas outdone. 



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Figure No. 41. The four bottom men should be close together 
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right and left side. For a center, one man standing with one 
sitting on his shoulders. Another man sitting or standing on 
top. The man sitting on center's shoulders has his arms side 
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Figure No. 43. When this pyramid is dismounting, top man 
drops in between or at side. At the command bottom men step 
backward and men on shoulders get close and drop in center. 



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Figure No. 47. Two strong men can put their licads between 
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Spalding's Athletic Library in which the rules wanted are contained. See 
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Event. 



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A. A. U. Athletic Rules . . . 
A. A. U. Boxing Rules .... 
A. A. U. Gymnastic Rules. 
A. A. U. Water Polo Rules. 
A, A. U. Wrestling Rules. . . 

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Bat Ball 

Betting 

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Children's Games 

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Cricket 

Croquet 

Curling 

Dog Racing 

Fencing 

Foot Ball 

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English Rugby 

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LC.F. B. U.) 

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Golf-Croquet 

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Hand Polo 

Hand Ter nis 

Hitch and Kick 

Hockey.. .• 

Ice 

Field 

Garden 

Lawn 

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Ring 

Ontario Hockey Ass'n. . . . 

Indoor Base Ball 

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Obstacle Races 

Olympic Game Events — Mar- 
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Pin Ball 

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Polo, Rugby 

Polo, Water (A. A. U.) 

Potato Racing 

Professional Racing, Shef- 
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Public Schools Athletic 

League Athletic Rules 

Girls' Branch ; including 
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Push Ball I 

Push Ball. Water 

Quoits 

Racquets j 

Revolver Shooting i 

Ring Hockey I 

Roller Polo 

Roller Skating Rink i 

Roque 

Rowing 

Sack Racing 

Shuffleboard 

Skating 

Skittles 

Snowshoeing 

Squash Racquets 

Swimming . 

Tether Tennis 

Three- Legged Race 

Volley Ball 

Wall Scaling 

Walking 

Water Polo (American) 

^Vater Polo (English) 

Wicket Polo 

Wrestling 

Y. M. C. A. All-Round Test 

Y. M. C. A. Athletic Rules. . 

Y. M. C. A. Hand Ball Rules. 

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No. 6ES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body, with 4-inch stripe around chest, 
in same combinations of colors as No. 600S. . Each, 7 5c. * $7.50 Doz. 

Spalding Shirts with Sash 

No. 6ED. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, solid color body with sash of differ- 
ent color. Same combinations of colors as No. 600S. Each,75c. ii: $7.50 Doz. 

Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts 

Best Worsted,fullfashioned,stock colors and sizes. Each, $3.00 
Cut Worsted.stock colors and sizes. Each, $i.50 * $15.00 Doz. 
Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and sizes. 50c. -A" White, 4.50 Doz. 

Spalding Full Sleeve Shirts ^Colors. 4.75 Doz. 

Cotton, Flesh, White, Black. . . . . Each, « I .OO 




^sjm 



mmmmBsi^ Spalding Running Pants 





Spalding Knee Tights 

No. IB. Best Worsted, full 

fashioned, stock colors and 

sizes. . . Pair, S3.00 

No. 604. Cut Worsted, stock 

j'lors and sizes. Pair, $ I .50 

if $13.50 Doz. 

::No. 4B. Sanitary Cotton, stock 

' -leolors and sizes. Pair, 50c. 

• White,. $i.50 ir Colors, $i 7 , 

Spalding 
Full Length Tights 

|!.i!:ii:i;K;| Nu. I A. Best Worsted, lull 

feMiSB fashioned, stock colors and 
No- IB sizes. . . Pair, $4.00 
No. 605. Cut Worsted, stock colors and 
sizes. . Pair, $2.00 * $21.00 Do^ 

No. 3A. Cotton, full quality. White, Black, 
Flesh. . Pair. St. 00 if $9.00 Doz. 

Spalding 
Worsted Trunks 

No. I . Best Worsted, Black, 
Maroon and Navy. Pr.,S2.00 
No. 1 No. 2. Cut Worsted, Navy 
and black. Special colors to order. Pr..S I .OO 

The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with ir will be quoted only on orders for one-half dozen or 
more. Quantity pi-ices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with it 




No. I . White or Black 
Sateen, fly front, lace back. 
Pair, SI.25* $12.00 Doz. 
No. 2. White or Black 
S:iteen, fly front, lace back. 
I'air, $1.00 * $9.00 Doz. 
^ I 3. White or Black 
ii >ia fly front, lace back. 
. . t, 75c. * $7.50 Doz. 
No 4. White, Black or Gray 
Silesia, fly front, lace back. 
Pan, 50 c. • $5.00 Doz. 
Silk Ribbon Stripes down sides of any of these 
running pants 

25c. per pair extra. * $2.i0 Doz. 

Silk Ribbon Stripe around wiist on any of 

these running pants 

25c. per pair extra. * $2.40 Doz. 

Spalding Velvet Trunks 

No. 3. Fine Velvet. Colors:* 
Black, Navy, Royal Blue, Ma- 
roon. Special colors to order, 
Pair, $ 1 .00 * $10.00 Doz. 
No. 4. Sateen. Black. White, 
Pair, 50c. * $5.00 Doz. 



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' addressed to 



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in any of the following 
cities wilt receive 1 



cntion. 



New York 
Boston 
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Pittsburg Atlanta 

Baltimore New Orleans 

Montreal. Canada 



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*^ London, Edinburgh, Sydney, ^& 
T England Scotland Australia ' 



Chicago St. Louis 

Cincinnati Kansas City 
Cleveland Denver 
Columbus Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



ACCEPT NO 
SUBSTITUTE 



THE SPALDING 




TRADEMARK "^S^v^^ 



QUALITY 



SPALDING GYMNASIUM SHOES 




No. 
No. 



Kangaroo, elkskin sole, extra light, hand made. ... Pgr nair Sfi oo 

. Elkskin so e. soft and flpvihlp • in i^ri;o<=> r.^A ,v,^,,'o .;.^. .... rer pair, $e.oo 



Elkskin sole, soft and flexible ; in ladies' and 



men s sizes. 



4.50 



No iof" j^rT'n^HSi^'^'f'^'^^^^i^^^^''^'^^^^^^^^ •' 3.00 

rv iLht ind wi^'::,'^!'^^'' ^'^^ ^""^'^y ^'"''^ '^^^h^'- ^^ith electric sole and corrugated rubber 



heel. 



Very light and well made. . ' ^ . . ^ ":" *^:^"^': "* .' "'"^"'^ t"'" ^"« ^J^^ 




No. 85L. Special ladies' low cut shoe, selected 
black leather, roughened electric sole. 
Per pair, $2.00 
No. I 9. Fine horse hide low cut 
shoe, flexible oak sole, rough- 
ened to prevent slipping; very 
light and comfortable. 

Per pair, $2.00 

^^. "fp^ No. I9L. For Ladies. 

Othenvise'sameasNo. 19. . Per pair, $2. OO 

No. 21. High cut. ... " 2.OO 

No 20. Low cut; selected leather, electric sole. 

A very easy and flexible shoe. Per pair, $1.75 

^°- ^?h^ ^^^ ^^^'^s. Otherwise this shoe is same 

«sNo. 20 Per pair, SI. 75 



pair, $2.00 

No. I H. High cut, best grade canvas 
shoe, white rubber sole ; in ladies' 
and men's sizes ; men's made of 
white canvas, ladies' of black. 

Pair, S 1 .75 * $18.00 Doz. 
Low cut, best grade canvas, 
rt'hite rubber sole; in ladies' 
d men's sizes; men's -made of 
white canvas, ladies' of black. 
Pair. 8 1 .50 if $15.00 Doz. 
No. M. High cut canvas, 
___ rubber sole. 
„ ^ T ^ - ^air, $ 1 .00 • $10.20 Doz. 

No. K. Low cut canvas shoe, rubber sole. 
. , „ . ^ , Pair, 7 be. if $8.00 Doz. 

No. L. Low cut canvas shoe, canvas sole. Very pop- 
ular for gymnasium. . . Per pair, 35c. 




SPALDING LADIES* SHOES, WITH FLEXIBLE SOI.ES 

No. BHL. Ladies' gj'mnasium shoes, made of good quality selected leather, black color, with elkskin sole 
high cut. . Per pair, $1.50 * ^;e. 20 Z)o2. * 

No. PL. Ladies' gym. shoes, elkskin, pearl color, with 
elkskin soles, high cut. Pair, S 1 .50 * $16.20 Doz. 
No. OPL. Same as No. PL, except low cut. 

Per pair, $1.26 • $13.80 Doz. 
No. OHL. This shoe is the same as our No. BHL shoe, 
except low cut. Per pair, $1.25 * $13.80 Doz. 

No. SL. Ladies' gym. shoes, made of selected leather, 
drab color, high cut. Pair. $ I .OO * $10.20 Doz. 
No. OSL, Same as No. SL. except low cut. 
No. BHL Per pair. 90c. * ^P.eoZio2. No. ohl 

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'"— Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with * 





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Boston 

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1 Buffalo 


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Montreal. C.«»»A:, 


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A- "f THIS BOOK ^ 


Chicago 
Cincinnati 


St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 


San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 


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London, 
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Edinburgh,! Sydney, 
Scotland j Australia 


m 


Cleveland 
Columbus 



StpTHE SPALDING 



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Jpaldingnighcs! Quality" Sweaters 




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'Colors: White, Navy Blue, 
Slack, Gray, Maroon and 
Cardinal. Other colors to order. 
Prices on application. All made 
vith 9-inch collars , sizes 28 to 
Uh inches. 



We allow four inches for stretch in all 
our sweaters, arid sizes are marked 
accordingly. It is suggested, however, 
that for very heavy men a size about two 
inches larger than coat measurement 
be ordered to insure a comfortable fit. 
ORSTED SWEATERS. Made of 
special quality wool, and ex- 
ceedingly soft and pleasant to 
wear. They are full fashioned to body 
and arms and put together by hand, not 
simply stitched up pn a machine as are 
the majority of garments sold as regu- 
lar made goods. The various grades 
in our "Highest Quality" Sweaters are 
identical in quality and finish, the dif- 
ference in price being due entirely to 
variations in weight. Our No. AA 
Sweaters are considerably heavier than 
the heaviest sweaters ever knitted and 
cannot be furnished by any other 
maker, as we have exclusive control 
of this special weight. 

!^o. AA. The proper style for use after heavy exercise, inducing 
iopious perspiration for reducing weight or getting into condition for 
ithletic contests. Particularly suitable for Foot Ball and Skating. 
Heaviest sweater made. . . Each, S8.00 ic $8Jt.OO Doz. 

No. A. "Intercollegiate," special weight. " 6.00 * 60.00 Doz. 

No. B. Heavy weight. 

Each, S5.00 -k $54.00 Doz. 

Spalding Shalier Sweater 

We introduced this woo! sweater to fill a 
demand for as heavy a weight as our 
"Highest Quality" grade, but at a lower 
price, and after much experimenting, we 
are in a .position to offer it in the fol- 
lowing colors only . Black, Navy Blue, 
Maroon, Gray or White. Sizes 30 to 44 

inches. 
No. 3. Standard weight, slightly lighter 
than No. B. . . Each, $3.60 



Spalding Combined Knitted Muffler 
and Chest Protector 

No. M. Made of special weight, 

highest quality worsted in solid colors. 

Gray, Black, Navy and Cardinal, to 

match our sweaters. 

Each, S I .OO 





SPALDING 

WINTER SPORTS 
SWEATER 




No. WJ. Most satisfactory anfl 
comfortable style for all winter 
sports ; also useful for training 
purposes, reducing weight, tramp- 
ing during cold weather, golfing, 
shooting, tobogganing, showshoe- 
ing ; in fact, for every purpose 
where a garment is required to give 
protection from cold or inclement 
weather. Made with a high collar 
that may be turned down, changing 
it into the neatest form of a button 
front sweater. Gray only; in highest 
quality special heavy weight wors- 
ted. Size, 28 to 44 in. Each, $7.60 




No. WJ with coHar turned down 



SPECIAL NOTICE— We will lumish any oi Ihe abovt solid color sweaters wilh one color body and 

another color (not striped) collar and colls in stock colors only at no extra charge. 
The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with * ivill be quoted only on orders for one half dozen or 
more. Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with ic 



t. A. G. SPALDING & BROS 



In any of the following ^^HB3J 
cities will receive attention. 



New York 
Boston 
Syracuse 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia Washington 
Pittsburg Atlanta ^^^^ 
Baltimore I New Orleans yf 
Montreal. Canada 



London, 
England 



Edinburgh, 
Scotland 



Sydney, 
Australia 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 
Columbui 



St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Denver 

Detroit 



San Francisco 

Seattle 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 



1,1 effect July 5, 1909. Subject to change u'ithvut notice. 



St!1?e THE SPALDING 



TRADEMARK "^K?/^ 



QUALITY 



Spalding Jacket Sweaters 



Sizes 28 to U inch chest measurement. We allow four inches for stretch in all 
our sweaters. a)id sizes are marked accordingly. It is suggested, however, that 
vy men a size about two inches larger than coat meamrement be 
ordered to insure a comfortable fit. 



for very 




o. vij. snowing special trimmed edg- 
ing and cuffs suoplied, If desired, on 
jacket sweaters at no extra charge. 



BUTTON FRONT 

No. VG, Best quality worsted, 
heavy weight, pearl buttons. 
Made in Gray. White and Dark 
Brown Mixture only. 

Each, $6.00 -k $60.00 Doz. 
No. DJ. Fine worsted, standard ... 
weight, pearl buttons, fine knit |v 
edging. Made in Gray, White |i' 
and Sage Gray only. 

Each, 95.00 if $51,. OODoz. 
No. 3J. Standard weight wool, 
shaker knit, pearl buttons. In 
Gray or White only. 

Each, 9^.BO -^$^8.00 Doz. 



WITH POCKETS 
No. VGP. Best quality wors- 
ted, heavy weight, pearl but- 
tons. Made up in Gray or White only 




J ^. ,- , ' — •*^- With pocket on either side 

and a particularly convenient and popular style for golf players. 
Each, SG.SOir $75.00" Doz. 



•-^Wf,^ 



T>^ 



XK5 





Spalding 
Vest Collar Sweaters 

No. BG. Best qual ity worsted, good 
weight. Gray or White only, with ex- 
treme open or low neck. 

Each, $6.60 -k $57.00 Doz. 

Boys' Jacket Sweater 

No. 3JB. This is an all wool jacket 
sweater, with pearl buttons; fur- 
nished in Gray only, and sizes from 
30 to 36 inches chest measurement. 

Each, $3.00 •k$33.00Doz. N0.3JB 

SPECIAL NOTICE-lVe will lurnish any ol the above solid color sweaters with one color 
body and another color (not striped) collar and cuUs in stock colors only at no extra 
charge. This does not apply ta the No. 3JB Boys' Sweater. 



The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with * will be quoted only on orders for one half dozen or 
more. Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with * 



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addressed 



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Boston 

Syracuie 
Buffalo 



Philadelphia 
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New Orleans 



Montreal. Canada 



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London, 
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Edinburgh, 
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Chicago 
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Cleveland 
Columbus 



St. Louis I San Francisco 
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Detroit St. Paul 



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THE SPALDING^^TRADE-MARK 

GUARANTEES ilfelb| -ACCEPT NO 
r^ QUALITY ^^::^ SUBSTITUTE ^ ' 



The Spalding Official 
Intercollegiate Foot Ball 

No.J5. This is the only Official 
Rugby Foot Ball, and is used in 
every important match played 
in America. Guaranteed abso- 
lutely if seal of box is unbroken. 
We pack, with leather case and 
pure Para rubber bladder, an 
inflater, lacing needle and raw- 
hide lace. Complete, $5.00 

The Spalding Official 
Basket Ball 

No. IVI . Officially adopted and 
standard. The cover is ma(?e 
in four sections, with caplei;s 
ends and of the finest and most 
carefully selected pebble grain 
English leather. We take the 
entire output of this high grade 
of leather from the English 
tanners, and in the Official Bas- 
ket Ball use the choicest parts 
of each hide. The bladder is 
made specially for this ball of 
extra quality Para rubber. Each 
ball packed complete in sealed 
box. Complete, $6.00 

The Spalding Official 
Association Foot Ball^ 

No. L . The case is construc- 
ted in four sections with cap- 
less ends, neat in appearance 
and very serviceable. Materia? 
and workmanship of highest 
quality and fully guaranteed. 
Each ball is packed complete in 
sealed box, with pure Para rub- 
ber guaranteed bladder, foot 
ball inflater, rawhide lace and 
lacing needle. Contents guar- 
anteed if seal is unbroken. 

Complete, $5.00 




Uontreal 
Canada 



Communications addressed to 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS^. 

in any of the following cities will receive attention 
For street numbers see inside front cover of this book. 



London 
England 



New York 
Bnlfalo 
Syracuse 



Boston 
Pittsbarg 
Baltimore 



Philadelphia 
Washington 
New Orleans 



Chicago 

Cleveland 

Detroit 



Cincinnati 

Kansas City 

St. Louis 



San Francisco 
** Denver ^ 
Minneapolis 



iVtoM in effect July 6, 1908. Subject to change tvithout notice. 



GUARANTEES 
\g -^ QUAL ITY 



-MARK 

ACC-EPT NO 

^ > ' BSTITUTE <r k' 




London 
England 



^ Communications addresseu to 

A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 

in any of the following cities will receive attention 
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Edinburgh 
Scotland 



New York 
Buffalo 
Syracuse 



Boston 
Pittsburg 
Cleveland 



Philadelphia 
Washington 
Baltimore 



Chicago 
Detroit 
jttlanta 



St. Lonis 
Denver 
Seattle 



Cincinnati 
Kansas City 
Minneapolis 



San Francisco 
New Orleans 
Hontreal.Can 



trice* in <^ect January 5, 



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GUARANTEES IUPMSi''ui ACCEPT NO 
1^^ QUALITY X^^ 3^ SUBSTITUTE ^ ^ 



SPALDING OFFICIAL NATIONAL LEAGUE BALL 

The Official Ball of the game for over 30 years. 
Adopted by the National League in 1878 and 
the only ball used in championship games since 
vhat time. No. 1. Each, $1.25 Per dozen, $15.00 

SPALDING OFFICIAL NATIONAL LEAGUE JUNIOR 

In every respect same as our Official National League 
Ball No. 1, except slightly smaller in size. Especially 
designed for junior clubs (composed of boys under 16 
years of age) and all games in which this ball is used 
will be recognized as legal games. No. Bl. Each, $1.00 



Spalding National Association Ball 

No. NA. Made in exact accordance 
with the rules governing the 
National and American Leagues 
and all clubs under the National 
Agreement. Ea.,$1.00. Doz.,$12.00 

Spalding National Association Jr. 

No. B2. In every respect same as 
our National Association Ball 
No. NA, except slightly smaller 
in size Each, 75c. 

Spalding Public School League 

No. B3. A well made junior size 
ball. Splendid for general prac- 
tice by boys' teams. Each, 50c. 

Spalding King of the Diamond 

No. 5. Full size, of good materia), 
horsehide cover. . . Each, 25c. 

Spalding Junior Professional 

No. 7B. Slightly under regular 
Bize, horsehide cover and very 
lively Each, 25c. 

Spalding Boys* Amateur Ball 

No. IL Nearly regulation size and 
weight, the best ball for the 
money on the market; one dozen 
balls in a box. . . . Each, 10c. 



Spalding Double Seam League Ball 
No. 0. Made with same care and 
of same material as our Official 
National League Ball. The double 
seam is used in its construction, 
rendering it doubly secure against 
ripping. Each, $1.50 Doz., $18.00 

Spalding City League 

No. 14. Full size and weight. Very 
well made and excellent for gen- 
eral practice. Ea., 75c. Doz., $9.00 

Spalding Professional 

No. 2. Full size ball. Made of care- 
fully selected miaterial and first- 
class quality .... Each, 50c. 

Spalding Lively Bounder 

No. 10. Horsehide cover; the inside 
is all rubber, making it the live- 
liest ball ever offered at the 
price Each, 25c. 

Spalding Boys' Favorite 

No. 12. A good boys' lively ball; 
two-piece cover. Packed one 
dozen balls in a box. Each, 10c. 

Spalding Rocket Ball 

No. 13. A good bounding ball; 
boys' size. One dozen balls in a 
box Each, 5c. 



London 
England 



Communications addressed to 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 

in any of the following cities will receive attention 
For street numbers see inside front cover of this book 



Edinburgh 
Scotland 



New York 
Buffalo 
Syracuse 



Boston 
Pittsburg 
Cleveland 



Philadelphia 
Washington 
Baltimore 



Chicago 
Detroit 
Atlanta 



SI. Louis 
Denver 
Seattle 



Cincinnati 
Kansas City 
Minneapolis 



San Francisco 
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Mojgtrea|.Can. 



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GUARANTEES 
(^ QUALITY 



TRADE-MARK 

ACCEPT NO 

SUBSTITUTE 



Durand-Steelj 

Wooden lockers are objectionable^ 

because they attract vermin, absorb odors, 
can be easily broken into, and are dangerous 
on account of fire. 

Lockers made from wire mesh 6iP 
expanded metal afford little secur* 
Ity, as they can be easily entered with wire cut- 
ters. Clothes placed in them become coverect 
with dust, and the lockers themselves present 
a poor appearance, resembling animal cages.,. 

Durand-Steel Lockers are made of finest'^ Some oi th^ e,6d0 Durand-Steel Lockers Installed In thd 
grade furniture steel and are finished with Public Gymnasiums of Chicago. I2'x IS-x 42', Double Tier. 

gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400°), comparable 




to that used on hospital ware, which will never flake 
off nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels. 




Durand-Steel Lockers are usually built with 
doors perforated full length in panel design with sides 
and backs solid. This prevents clothes in one locker 
from coming in contact with wet garments 
in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti- 
lation is secured by having the door perfo- 
rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser 
prefers, we perforate the backs also. , 

The cost of Durand-Steel Lockers 
is no more than that of first-class 
Vooden lockers, and they last as long 
as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, 
in addition, are fire-proof. 



The following Standard Sizes are 
those most commonly used : 


DOUBLE TIER 
12 X 12 x36 Inch 
15 X 15 X 36 Inch 
12 X 12 x42 Inch 
ISx 15X42 Inch 


SINGLE TIER 
I2x 12x60 Inch 
I5x I5X60 Inch 
12 X 12x72 Inch 
ISx (5x72 Inch 



•»» li96Kers In Double tier Three Lockers In Single Tier 



Special Sizes made to order. ■, 
We are handling lockers as a special con- 
tract business, and shipment will in every 
case be made direct from the factory in 
Chicago. If you will let us know the num- 
ber of lockers, size and arrangement, we 
shall be glad to take up, through corre- 
spondence, the matter of prices. **. 



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Sjracnse 
ADitalo 
gmsbnrj 



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in any of the following 
cities will receive attention 



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Mw OfUapi 



London 
England 



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Montreal 
Canada 



Chicago 
Cincinnati 
Cleveland 



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SI. Louis 
Delroil 
Denver 



San Francisco 

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HinneapoUa 

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HE following index from Spalding's latest Catalogues 
will give an idea of the great variety of Athletic 
Goods manufactured by A. G. Spalding & Bros. 



Ankle Brace, Skate 
Archery 
Ash Bars 
Athletic Library 
Attachments, Chest W«ight 

Bags, Bathi-ng Suit 

Bags, Caddy 

Bags, Cricket 

Bags, Uniform 

Balls, Base 

Balls, Basket 

Ball Cleaner, Golf 

Balls, Cricket 

Balls, Golf 

Balls, Playground 

Balls, Squash 

Balls, Tennis 

Bandages, Elastic 

Bar Bells 

Bar Stalls 

Bars, Parallel 

Bases, Base Ball 

Bases, Indoor 

Basket Ball Wear 

Bathing Suits 

Bats, Base Ball 

Bats, Cricket 

Bats, Indoor 

Batting Cage, Base Ball 

Belts 

Bladders, Basket Ball 

Bladders, Foot Ball 

Bladders, Striking Bags 

Blades, Fencing 

Blouses, Umpire 

Boxing Gloves 

Caddy Badges 
Caps, Base Ball 
Caps, University 
Caps, Skull 
Center Forks, Iron 
Center Straps, Canvas 
Chest Weights 
Coats, Base Ball 
Collars, Swimming 
Combination Uniforms 
Corks, Running 
Cricket Goods 
Croquet Goods 
Cross Bars 

iJiscus, Olympic 
Discs, Marking 
Discs, Rubber Golf 
Disks, Striking Bag 
Dumb Bells 

Emblems 
Equestrian Fold 
Exerciser, Home 
Exhibition Clubs 

Fencing Slicks 
Field Hockey 
Finger Protection 
Flags, College 
Flags, Marking 
Foils, Fencing 
Foot Balls, Association 
Foot Balls, Rugby . 
Foot Ball Goal Nets 
Foot Ball Timer 
Foul Flags 




Gloves, Base Boil 

Gloves, Cricket 

Gloves, Fencing 

Gloves, Golf 

Gloves, Handball 

Gloves. Hockey 

Glove Softener 

Goals, Basket Ball 

Goal Cage, Polo 

Goals, Foot Ball 

Goals, Hockey 

Golf Clubs 

Golf Counters 

Gollette 

Grips, Athletic 

Grips, Golf 

Guy Ropes and Pegs 

Gymnasium, Home 

Gymnasium Board, Home 

Hammers, Athletic 

Handballs 

Handle Cover, Rubber 

Hangers for Indian Clubs 

Jiats, University 

Head Harness 

Health Pull 

Hob Nails 

Hockey Sticks 

Hole Cutter, Golf 

Hole Kim, Golf 

Horizontal Bars 

Hurdles, Safety 

Indoor Base Ball 

Indian Clubs 

Inflaters, Foot Ball 

Inflaters, Striking Bag 

Jackets, Fencing 

Jackets, Foot Ball 

Jackets, Swimming 

Jerseys 

Knee Protectors 

Knickerbockers, Foot Ball 

Lace, Foot B&ll 

Lanes for Sprints 

Lawn Bowls 

Leg Guards, Crifcket 

Leg Guards, Foot Ball 

Leg Guards, Hockey 

Leg Guards, Polo 

Letters, Embroidered 

Letters, Woven 

Lockers, Durand-Steel 

Mallet, Cricket 

Markers, Tennis 

Masks, Base Ball 

Masks, Fencing 

Masks, Nose 

Masseur, Abdominal 

Mattresses 

Medicine Balls 

Megaphones 

Mitts, Base Ball 

Mitts, Handball 

Mitts, Striking Bag 

Mocassins 

Mouthpiece, Foot Ball 

Needle, Lacing 

Nets, Tennis 

Net, Volley Ball 

Numbers, Competitors 



Pad, Chamois, Fencing 

Pads, Foot Ball 

Paint, Golf 

Pants, Base Ball 

Pants, Basket Ball 

Pants, Boys' Knee 

Pants, Foot Ball 

Pants, Hockey 

Pants, Roller Polo 

Pants, Running 

Pistol, Starter's 

Plastrons, Fencing 

Plates, Base Ball Shoe 

Plates, Home 

Plates, Marking 

Plates, Pitchers' Box 

Plates, Teeing 

Platforms, Striking Bag 

Poles, Ski 

Poles, Vaulting 

Polo, Roller, Goods 

Protector, Abdomen 

Protector, Elbow 

Protector, .Polo 

Protection for Running Shoes 

Pucks, Hockey 

Push Ball 

Pushers, Chamois 

Puttees, Golf 

Quantity Prices 
Quoits 

Racket Covers 
Rackets, Lawn Tennis 
Racket Presses 
Rackets Restrung 
Rapiers 

Reels for Tennis P6st3 
Referees' Horns 
Referees' Whistle 
Rings, Exercising 
Rings, Swinging 
Rowing Machines 
Roque 

Scabbards fcr Skates 

Score Board, Golf 

Score Books, Base Ball 

Score Books, Basket Ball 

Score Books, Cricket 

Score Books, GolL 

Score Books, Tennis 

Scoring Tablets, Base Ball 

Seven-Foot Circle 

Shin Guards, Association 

Slmi Guards, Rugby 

Shi^Guards, Hockey 

Shin Guards, Polo 

Shirts, Base Ball 

Shirts, Basket Ball 

Shirts, Sleeveless 

Shoes, Base Ball 

Shoes, Basket Ball 

Shoes, Bowling 

Shoes, Cross Country 

Shoec, Cricket 

Shoes, Fencing 

Shoes, Foot Ball, Association 

Shoes, Foot Ball, Rugby 

Shoes, Golf 

Shoes, Gymnasium 

Shoes, Jumping 

Shoes, Running 



Shoes, Skating 
Shoes, Squash 
Shoes, Tennis 
Shot, Indoor 
Shot, Massage 
Skate Bags 
Skates, Hockey 
Skate Holders 
Skates-, Ice 
Skates, Racing 
Skates, Rink, Ice 
Skate Rollers 
Skates, Roller 
Skates, Tubular 
Skate Straps 
Skis 

Sleeve Bands, College 
Slippers, Bathing 
Snow Shoes 
Squash Goods 
Standards, Vaulting 
Standards, Volley Ball 
Starters' Pistol 
Steel Cable 
Sticks, Polo 
Stockings 
Stop Boards 
Striking Bags 
Studs, Goll 
Stumps and Bails 
Suits, Union, Foot Ball 
Supporters 
Supporters, Ankle 
Supporters, Wrist 
Suspensories 
Sweaters 
Swimming Suits 
Swivel Striking Bags 
Swords, Fencing 
Swords, Duelling 
Tackling Machine 
Take off Board 
Tapes, Adhesive 
Tapes, Marking 
Tapes, Measuring 
Tees. Golf 
Tennis Posts 
Tether Tennis 
Tights 
Toboggans 
Toboggan Cushions 
Toboggan Toe Caps 
Toe Boards 
Toques 

Trapeze, Adjustable 
Trapeze, Single 
Trousers, Y. M. C. A. 
Trunks, Bathing 
Trunks, Velvet 
Trunks, Worsted 
Umpire Indicator 
Uniforms, Base Ball 
Varnish for Gut 
Volley Balls 
Water Polo Ball 
Wands, Calisthenic 
Watches, Stop 
Water Wings 
Weights, 56-lb. 
Whistles, Referees' 
Whitely Exerciser 
Wrist Machine 



standard Policy 

A Standard Quality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a manufacturer to long 
maintain a Standard Quality. 

To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as 
well as the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to 
set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consumer. 

To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the 
jobber and retailer, these high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been 
served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured his 
order from the retailer. 

However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who does not, and, in 
reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. 

When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list 
prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he 
can, by offering "special discounts," which vary with local trade conditions. 

Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are 
assured; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition 
amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of 
the retailer are practically eliminated. 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists on lower, and still 
lower, prices. The manufacturer in his turn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the 
only way open to him, viz. : the cheapening and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, ten years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding 
& Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what 
has since become known as "The Spalding Policy." 

The " Spalding Policy " eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, 
and the retail dealer secures his supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer 
under a restricted retail price arrangement by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and 
certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is 
protected from imposition. 

The ' ' Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, 
and acts in two ways: 

First— The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods, and 

the same fixed prices to everj'body 
Second— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at 
the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture 
of our various goods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables 
us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding 
Standard of Quality. 

All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are required to supply consumers at our 
regular printed catalogue prices — neither more nor less— the same prices that similar goods are sold 
for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and no 
special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

Positively, nobody; not even oflficers, managers, salesmen or other employes of A. G. Spalding 
& Bros., or any of their relatives or personal friends, can buy Spalding Athletic Goods at a discount 
from the regular catalogue prices. 

This, briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the 
past ten years, and will be indefinitely continued. 

In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a "square deal " for everybody. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 
By (2^^ iJ/lO^t^a^^^ . 

,rnry on r^'^C^T-. %N, 

[ NUV 18 1909 



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